After seeing all the positive reviews on Ga-Rei-Zero I decided to check it out. After just watching the first episode alone, I knew that Ga-Rei-Zero would be amazing. After that first episode I was left with a speechless, "wtf!" kinda feeling. The story itself is very emotional and rather sad. Although there is a little humor in the show, it is very limited. The dialogue and character interactions were a little iffy at times. There would be times when Kagura, on of the main characters, would say stuff that just isn't necessary or is just over-dramatic. The animation is really well done, especially when it comes to the fighting sequences and character design of the spirit beasts that are summoned. Overall the show is really entertaining, the story is very unique, and unpredictable. If you're unsure about watching this show, just watch the first episode. That is all you need to make your decision of if you want to watch this show all the way through or not. (show less)

This anime is in itself near flawless. A stunning and tragic story of humans' deepest emotions and feelings, as well as an incredible narrative of the bond between people. I have never heard of the manga before and never read it, so I have no opinion regarding the series as a whole, but this anime is best watched without any information. It has so many twists, and the plot, as well as, the character development are carefully constructed. It is short, yet it is packed since it comes with no useless nor stupid parts that add nothing to the story. Among all the popular garbage that has plagued the "most popular" lists, this is a gem. It has very good action and is touching and sad too, but it is specially the latter that gave this anime its power. I do not want to spoil the story in here, so I won't say much about it other than it is not just about this special people fighting these evil spirits. Even if the story would have turned out like that, I guess it still won't be a bad watch at all since the first episode did have flavor, yet the story between the protagonists and the deeper message it tries to convey makes it quite special. And it is good not because it has new stuff or explores something really new, it is just that it does it in a way that is so much better than the monotonous dialogue and cliche in most other anime. I have watched so many anime out there and I rarely acclaim one as this one, in fact I decry most of them as trash; only a few anime have made it to my top list ever, and this is one of them. I highly recommend this and feel bad that there is so few anime of the same quality as this one. (show less)

there is so much story and background developed in 12 episodes but thankfully because it was only 12 episodes, it wasn't slow with irrelevant scenes and/or characters. the two main characters aren't just two mindless high school girls; they both come from powerful exorcist families who have a tragic past with a difficult destiny to fulfill. this anime explores the most raw emotions (sorrow, jealousy, anger, desperation etc.) and the the fight scenes are most intense. it also has a dark and creepy vibe for all you horror lovers out there. excellent anime. i wouldn't change a thing about it. (show less)